Frugal Family: A Look at Local Bargains

We're all watching our family budgets these days. Whether shopping with coupons or looking for two-for-one deals, we're taking advantage of all sorts of offers and savings that help us stretch our dollars.

This column is dedicated to giving you five great local deals each week that will help your family’s bottom line, and since we do the scouting for you, you can save time as well as money.

You are a big part of this column. Let us hear about the deals you've seen. Just add them to our comment box. Then come back each week and see what we've uncovered together.

Be sure to check with your local merchant for additional conditions. This week's deals:

1. Sunglass Hut

Deal: Get a free sunglass care kit and a visor clip with any purchase of $15 or more. Visit the store's location at the Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7101 Democracy Boulevard.

Good through: May 5

2. Precision Health and Fitness

Deal: Get a Precision Health and Fitness VIP package, valued at $279, for just $49. The package includes one month membership with unlimited fitness classes for the month and a one-hour session with a personal trainer.  The gym is located at 6500 Rock Spring Drive,  #120, in Bethesda. Via iCoupon online.

Good through: April 26

3. Frosting, A Cupcakery

Deal: To celebrate its first anniversary, Frosting, A Cupcakery -- located at 1 Wisconsin Circle in Chevy Chase --  is giving away one free cupcake to every customer all day April 29. There will also be a cupcake-eating contest at 3 p.m., and the 365th customer of the day wins a dozen cupcakes a month for the next year.

Good through: April 29, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

4. On Location "Mommy and Me" Photo Shoot

Deal: Looking for a great Mother's Day gift? Save 66 percent on an on-location"Mommy and Me" photo shoot with Sarah Kaupp photography. Choose from a pendant or a set of three mini-books for $99. Via Certifikid.

Good through: April 26

5. Salon Samina

Deal: Get a wash and blow dry for $15 (normally priced at $30) or $15 for a 30 minute massage (normally priced at $30) at this salon located at 14050 Travilah Road. Buy the 50 percent off deal at doubletakedeals.com.

Good through: May 24